I will give this book 4 stars, but it's more like 3.5. The premise is refreshing and the main characters are flawed but interesting. There are few areas where the actions don't make sense which is the reason for the 3.5 rating. But snappy banter is good but a bit rough in some passages, could be smoothed over. All in all a solid adult themed romance romp. No shy young maidens batting their lashes across a ballroom so be warned.

As much as I wanted to love this one, it felt a little lukewarm for me at times. There were moments when I wanted a stronger reaction from Ben or Georgie as I felt that they weren't as emotionally invested as I was in their relationship. Even the 'action' scenes felt a little watered-down. On the other hand, I did enjoy certain aspects of Ben and Georgie's courtship; both seemed to be reluctant to fall for each other but fate always works out in the end. Overall, this wasn't my favorite Kate B. story, but I am still looking forward to reading more of her novels🖤

Tropes: marriage-of-convenience, strangers-to-lovers, ex-military hero, heiress heroine, class difference, hidden identity, lessons in seduction, steamy🔥

An interesting take on good/bad guy. The lady is the thief and the man is trying to catch her. Despite being on opposite sides of the fence, they feel an attraction they cannot deny. Will it be enough to change her, will it be enough for him to ignore her past.

I am officially a Kate Bateman fangirl! Anything she writes, I’ll give a try. I adored this book. The untraditional profession of Emmy in this setting made this book so fun and exciting. I loved the back and forth between Emmy and Alex. The cat and mouse game was delicious. And this author has a way of burning up the pages. The chemistry and all that between her characters is palpable and so perfect. I can’t wait to read Seb’s story and see who brings him to his knees.

Alex Harland, Earl of Melton, serves in the Bow Street Runners and co-owns the Tricorn Club. Emmy Danvers, a clever and charming young woman, is not only the lady of his dreams but also a skilled thief known as the Nightjar, whom Alex is pursuing. As he discovers her deceit, Alex grapples with the conflict between duty and love, causing palpable frustration. The undeniable attraction between them adds another layer of complexity. Kate Bateman write some amazing characters.

I really enjoyed Alex and Emmy's story. The fact that she was a thief and he works for Biw Street made the chase ever better

I liked the plot: female jewel thief pursued by an Earl sworn to uphold the law; they fall for each other. But I felt it could have easily been 100 pages shorter. The characters were ok. A lot of times their internal musings went on for longer than necessary and I couldn’t often tell whose voice was whose. I do wish Emmy’s grandmother would have been in more scenes as she was great.

Hello

Apologies for the late notice, but I have decided not to review this title. While I am certain it's obvious by now, I wanted to also clear this off NetGalley, so it's not showing as open for either of us.

Thanks,
Laura

The writing style was too clunky for my tastes. The characters didn't suck me in either. As a result, I was not able to finish the book.

Alex and Emmy's story is the perfect Kate Bateman novel. I just love her. The sexual tension was absolutely delicious and the characters are well-rounded and dynamic. The pace is fast and had me turning every page eagerly. Plot and romance comes together beautifully for a fabulous story!

This book was simply not for me and I’ve come to realize that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with this book i just wasn’t the target audience and I lost interest in it very quickly.

Romances are another category that can seem the same time after time. With memorable characters and an interesting plot, this one stood apart.

This is a steamy and luscious romance, which will have your toe-curling in glee!!
I have to admit that I haven't read as many of Kate Bateman's books as I would have liked, something that I will remedy.
To Catch an Earl is a fun historical game of cat and mouse, this is a pleasant and fun story all about two people who just can't help themselves but try and out-do the other. I love a story where the characters enjoy to but-heads.
This is one of my all-time favourite tropes, enemies to lovers, this is a brilliant story of a thief and a law enforcer who really shouldn't get it off but you can tell that they are drawn together, at first I did wonder how two people from different sides of the coin could make it work; one abiding by the law while the other skirmishing rules at every opportunity and yet they did really work. I loved the nbanter and the game they played trying to out run each other.
I loved that the thief of the tale isn' the man, but the woman it's such a great spin, she is a notious thief; a nightjar as she is called and thought that brought a lot of fun to the story.
This is a gorgeous and thrilling story, full of lust, romance and adventure and definitely a must read!

A fun and fast read! I recommend reading the first book in the Bow Street Bachelors series first.

I received this copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoy historical fiction. Sometimes I feel like I’m reading the same story over and over so I love when I find a refreshing story. Alex and Emmy were fantastic. This is the second book in a 3 book series but can he read as a stand-alone! The author did a great job. Would definitely recommend.

Maybe 3.5 stars

Emmy Danvers aka Emmeline Louise d’Anvers is being blackmailed, and to keep her family safe, she must resume the task begun by her late father, an infamous jewel thief known as the Nightjar. Now she just needs to finish the job and evade capture by the Bow Street inquiry agent sent to find her, who also happens to be the only man she has ever loved.

For his service to the crown in thwarting Napoleon’s escape, Bow Street Inquiry agent and partner in the Tricorn Club, Alexander “Alex” Harland was awarded a title; the Earl of Melton. Now Alex only works in special cases and while investigating the crime scene, a hint of perfume triggers a memory that is never far from his thoughts – a memory of a kiss that changed him forever. Now he must find the woman who has haunted his dreams for years and the woman whom he may have to arrest for stealing the Prince Regent’s diamond!

This was a well-written, fast-paced story with a fun and intriguing plot. I liked the story, but I have to admit that I found both Alex and Emmy a bit difficult to like and I really didn’t “feel” the connection between them. In the end, I am glad I read this book and am really looking forward to Sebastian’s story. This is the second book in the series, but it could easily be read as a standalone title.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*

This is book 2 in the Bow Street Bachelors Series. Alex Hartland is a part of the first police force. He is hunting the jewel thief, the Nightjar. Little does he know who that person is, only that he needs to stop her. Emmy knows who is hunting her, and despite the attraction, she stay away from him so that she can stay safe and out of jail. When her life is put in jeopardy, she must go against her gut and rely on Alex to save her life.

I enjoy Kate Bateman's writing, but this one did not work for me and I can't put my finger on why. I think I wasn't in the mood for a historical romance. I may try again at a later point, but for now I DNF.

I always like an author who tries something different.

In this book it's the female character who is the "bad" person.

I enjoyed the extra layers of the characters and how the author built their relationship.

Very enjoyable.

This is a great twist on the regency books I usually read. I've never read one mixed with mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed it.